News from the Safety Industry

DOL Awards Cornell University $2 Million for Disability Workforce Inclusion Initiative

Published: Monday September 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The grant aims to enhance inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

Public Works Employees as First Responders

Published: Monday September 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
What is the role of public works employees in emergency management and what health and safety risks do they face? Dr. Dennis Terpin joins the podcast to answer those questions and discuss the need for designated safety officers in the realm of Public Works.

Public Works Employees as First Responders

Published: Monday September 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
What is the role of public works employees in emergency management and what health and safety risks do they face? Dr. Dennis Terpin joins the podcast to answer those questions and discuss the need for designated safety officers in the realm of Public Works.

JMH Roofing LLC Faces OSHA Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

Published: Friday September 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency proposed $548,801 in fines to the company.

Houston-Based Recycled Glass Supplier Cited for Safety Risks

Published: Friday September 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Strategic Materials Inc. faces $370,995 in proposed penalties.

DOL Proposes New Protections for Farm Workers

Published: Thursday September 14th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The move could significantly impact labor standards in the agricultural sector.

OSHA Steps Up Its Investigation of Mar-Jac Poultry Following Teen Worker's Death

Published: Thursday September 14th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency has obtained a warrant, allowing further scrutiny into the facility’s operation.

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

Published: Wednesday September 13th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The partnership promises a new approach to workforce health and safety.

AIHA Guideline Foundation Awarded $10,000 by ACC for Emergency Response Plans

Published: Wednesday September 13th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funds aim to bolster the development of guidelines for hazardous airborne exposures.

Upstream Solutions: Diving into Cognitive and Confirmation Bias to Reveal Hidden Workplace Hazards

Published: Tuesday September 12th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Delve into the role of safety technology in tackling cognitive and confirmation biases, uncovering often overlooked workplace risks and fostering a proactive approach to ensuring a safer work environment.

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